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Horizon Space Station
Horizon Space Station
Space StationOuter Rim
Space Station
Description
The primary setting of the story, a massive space station at the edge of known space that serves as a hub for exploration, trade, and diplomacy.
Climate
Controlled Environment
Population
15,000
Government
Station Council (elected representatives from major sectors)
Economy
Mixed economy based on research, trade, manufacturing, and services
Detailed Description

Horizon Space Station is a marvel of human engineering, constructed over a period of fifteen years through international cooperation. The station features a rotating ring design that creates artificial gravity in the residential and commercial sections, while the central hub maintains zero-gravity for research and manufacturing purposes that benefit from such conditions. The station serves as the furthest permanent human outpost from Earth, positioned strategically at the edge of explored space. Its location makes it an ideal jumping-off point for exploration missions and a natural diplomatic center for interactions with newly discovered civilizations.

Notable Features

  • The Promenade - a circular commercial area with shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues
  • Central Hub - zero-gravity research facilities and docking bays
  • The Garden - a large biodome with plants from Earth and other worlds
  • Quantum Communications Array - allows near-instantaneous communication with Earth
  • Defense Grid - advanced shield and weapons systems for protection